In this episode, we're given an insider look at a show many call a "Dancer's Dream"- Newsies, a modern Broadway classic with high leaps, rousing chorus numbers, and unioninizing against corporate tyrants. What more could you want? Join us as we interview Maggie Shermoen about her experience playing the leading lady Katherine in her production of this fan favorite!

In this departure from form, Steven and special guest Erin Hill tackle a musical that's close to their hearts- after all they were both in it in High School. Listen in as the duo discusses the insane process of putting such a production-heavy musical together in High School, and then weighs the pros- and the many cons- of the show as a whole.

Willkommen to a brand-new CurtainCast, featuring a fascinating musical that takes us back to the cabaret days of pre-WWII Germany. In here, life is beautiful- or is it? Jenna Leavitt joins us to discuss a fascinating showcase of entertainment, biting social commentary, and juxtaposition in one of the most unique musicals of its time, Cabaret!

In what might be the most difficult episode to record in podcast history, Steven and guest JacobtheLoofah talk about one of the best musical comedies around, Something Rotten! From breakfast to Shakespeare to homages to golden era musicals, this musical has it all, and we're going to talk about all of it. Or at least, as much as we can while fighting off internet problems and blasting Spanish Flea.

(Note: This episode is explicit)

On another special episode of the show, Steven interviews an actor that will go down in the history books, Molly Woods, about her recent exploits as the identically-named "Molly" in Peter and the Starcatcher. The show's unique formatting and methods of storytelling make this show a truly fascinating one, and we provide you insight on what it's like to be on the other side of the curtain!

Steven and the legendary Cameron Perry tackle a musical full of sorority girls, perms, dogs, and evil criminal defense lawyers- Legally Blonde, based on the Reese Witherspoon movie of the same name. Join us as we talk character development, subverting stereotypes, relationships, Queer Eye, Fortnite, and Cry-Baby!

Yeah, we kinda lose the plot in a couple spots.

In this episode, we shift gears a little bit and provide an insider look at one of the most popular musicals in the modern era, Heathers. Steven interviews the amazingly talented Caitlin Palmisano about her recent exploits as Veronica Sawyer, covering everything from high notes to costume changes. Listen in to find out just what makes a murder-based teen romance tick!

After a month of radio silence, the CurtainCast makes a daring return with returning guest Jay Butler! This week we're reviewing the short-lived Broadway musical "American Psycho"- a disturbing trip into the mind of an up-and coming Wall Street yuppie and part-time serial killer. Listen in as we discuss Patrick Bateman's distorted reality, the sad truths of the contemporary American psyche, and how much Phil Collins rules.

(This one gets pretty explicit, gang)

Join our host Steven and guest Roland Netzer as we discuss one of the greatest stage adaptions of an animated musical ever- The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Grab some friends, gather around the hell-fire, and listen well as we riddle you this- what makes a monster and what makes a man?

On this Easter Sunday (and definitely no other holiday or yearly observance), we celebrate by cracking into one of the greatest musicals of all time- Strawinsky and the Mysterious House. We welcome fellow podcaster Quinn Wolf as we meet Trolls, Gods, and Globglogabgalabs on our spiritual quest to find Elohim.

Check the musical out at: http://hopeanimation.com/ (it's only 2.99 for a digital copy!)